31 Affordable Designer Gifts That Are Impossible Not to Love
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, which means you've probably got gifting on the brain. In fact, it's likely you've ended up here because you're in search of a special something worthy of gifting that special someone (or, perhaps for inspiration for your own wish list—that's fine too!) Either way, if you or that difficult-to-buy-for person you're shopping for is a fashion lover, then you've certainly come to the right place. I've curated an edit below of the very best (more) affordable designer gift ideas that are guaranteed to get you in the good books.
As a fashion person myself, I can tell you there's just something extremely exciting about opening up a designer gift on Christmas morning, no matter how big or small it is. I don't know if it's the promise of the logo-ed gift wrapping, or the knowledge that you've been truly spoilt, but it's a feeling that's hard to beat. Of course, we all know that designer buys these days can easily come with price tags in their thousands, which isn't always a realistic gifting budget. However, the selection of designer gift ideas below all sit neatly under the £500 mark (hence the term 'affordable'—it's all relative, of course).
There's little luxuries ranging from Gucci's super pretty lipstick to Saint Laurent's cardholder with that iconic logo that's bound to impress. There's beautiful belts from Celine that will make all their outfits feel incredibly fancy, and even designer handbags that shockingly still fall into the under-£500 price bracket, from the likes of Coach and Longchamp. Whatever you choose, I promise you can't really go wrong. Keep scrolling to see the best affordable designer gift ideas to treat your loved ones (or yourself) to this season...
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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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